Dwayne BONNELL Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Aug 28 04:11:56 MST 2024
On August 26, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle pulling a trailer on the westbound Highway 401 near the 123 KM-marker, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
The vehicle was occupied by two individuals and no serious injuries were reported.
While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver and administered an Approved Screen Device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chatham Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Dwayne BONNELL, a 61-year-old from Ridgetown was charged with:
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired blood concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on September 23, 2024.
As a result of the collision, for safety of emergency personnel and safe removal of the involved vehicles a partial lane closure of the westbound Highway 401 in the area of the collision occurred but has since been fully opened.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.